Library Technician - Courtenay, Canada - North Island College
Description
Posting NumberPosting Number
- SS0419
- Position Information
Division - Student Services & Registrar
Department - Library Services
Supervisor Title - Director, Student Affairs
Location - Comox Valley(CV)
Posting Type - Internal/External Posting
Position Status - Sessional
If Others, please specify
Desired Start Date
- 09/16/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
- Saturday 10:00 16:00
- Sessional position September to June
- Seasonal Layoff July to August
% - 15.7
Pay Grade - F: $27.59$29.28
Position Summary - Reporting to and supervised by the Campus Library Technician
- Level II/III/Coordinator of Library Services, the Library Technician works in conjunction with other Campus/Collegewide library staff, contributes to effective campus library services and facility operations, and provides general library support to students, faculty and staff at North Island College.
Position Competencies - Job Knowledge
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organization
- Customer Service Excellence
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Duties & Responsibilities
- 1. Performs circulation tasks including charging/discharging library materials and collecting fines.
- 2. Processes intercampus/interlibrary loan requests for print, digital and media, utilizing automated systems and following established policies and procedures; may be called upon to oversee Collegewide Illume interlibrary loans.
- 3. Removes flags from student accounts on Colleague as needed.
- 4. Provides both virtual and inperson reference and research assistance
- 5. Provides both virtual and inperson group and individual library instruction and assists students with catalog, database and Internet searching.
- 6. Maintains the physical library collection and space, including book repair, shelf arrangement and assisting with inventory, weeding projects, and moving furniture.
- 7. Processes new library materials by attaching labels, security strips and book covers.
- 8. Troubleshoots problems with equipment such as computers and multifunction printer. Informs and assists library patrons with the payforprint system
- 9. Assists in the training of, and delegates work to student helpers, where applicable.
- 10. Maintains periodical collection including shelf arrangement, claims, subscriptions renewals and holdings lists.
- 11. Prepares library fine and book replacement deposits and forwards to Student Services.
- 12. Maintains Reserve collection, including adding and deleting holdings in the library catalog and keeping appropriate records.
- 13. Consults with Faculty on such matters as library orientations and library assignments.
- 14. Participates in such projects as developing library handouts and guides, evaluation of reference databases, formulating library procedures and making suggestions for collection purchases
- 15. Performs other library duties as required, including opening/closing library, sorting and packaging mail, shelving, handing out student cards, creating and/or assemble book displays, compiling and reporting monthly statistics, as needed.
Required Education & Experience - Library Technician diploma program;
- 1 2 years work experience in an automated library.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities - 1. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of journal databases and eresources.
- 2. Basic level of proficiency with MS Office.
- 3. Proven communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
- 4. Good judgment to enable the position holder to work independently, use of initiative and analytical thinking to solve problems.
- 5. Clearly evidenced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize tasks, ensure attention to detail and efficiently meet deadlines.
- 6. Skilled in effective team behaviors such as active listening, sharing, balanced participation, and development of shared team goals.
- 7. Must be adaptable to ongoing change with demonstrated positive attitude, flexibility and operational effectiveness.
Special Instructions to Applicant Posting Detail Information
Posting Open Date
- 09/06/2023
Posting Close Date - 09/12/2023
Open Until Filled - Yes
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